The Maclean brothers, Paul and Norman, live a relatively idyllic life in rural Montana, spending much of their time fly fishing. The sons of a minister, the boys eventually part company when Norman moves east to attend college, leaving his rebellious brother to find trouble back home. When Norman finally returns, the siblings resume their fishing outings, and assess where they've been and where they're going.
as Norman Maclean
as Paul Maclean
as Rev. Maclean
as Mrs. Maclean
as Mrs. Burns
as Neal Burns
as Young Paul
as Rawhide
as Mabel
as Jessie Burns
as Murphy
as Young Norman
as Chub
as Conroy
as Humph
as Mr. Burns
as Ken Burns
as Aunt Sally
as Uncle Jimmy
as Old Norman
as Police Sergeant
as Mr. Murchison
as Mr. Sweeney
as Harry the Editor
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Secretary at Newspaper
as Copy Boy at Newspaper
as Sal
as Dealer at Lolo
as Bouncer at Lolo
as Hooker at Lolo
as Drunk in Jail
as Pavilion Singer
as Pavilion Announcer
as Drunk in Alley
as Bouncer at Speakeasy
as Speakeasy Bartender
as Piano Player
as Waitress at Speakeasy
as Black Jack
as Speakeasy Patron
as Speakeasy Patron
as Young John
as Helen Kane Impersonator (uncredited)
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)